[USS Atascosa refueling the USS Indianapolis and USS Hank]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_227SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 2, Folder 2CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of the USS Atascosa (AO-66) refueling the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) and USS Hank (DD-702), circa 1945. The USS Essex (CV-9) in the foreground.

Inscription on verso: "Tanker Atascosa refueling cruiser Indianapolis and destroyer Hank. Battleship Washington in distance. Essex in foreground."

Caption on album page: "Tanker Atascosa (AO-66) refueling Indianapolis (CA-35) and Hank (DD-702. New Jersey (BB-62) in background. Essex in foreground. Feb 1945."

Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1945.Creation Datecirca 1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavyEssex (Aircraft carrier)Indianapolis (Cruiser)Hank (Destroyer : DD-702)ShipsExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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